"By handing off duties not related to development, Obsidian can focus on making the game that much better," the company says in a FAQ about the new partnership. "We truly believe this is for the good of the game and, by extension, for the good of the community."

Obsidian is still fully in charge of Pillars' development decisions, and every dollar raised by fans will continue to go into its development.

Pillars of Eternity, an isometric, party-based RPG, was successfully crowdfunded in 2012. Its release, originally planned for this spring, had to be delayed; however, Obsidian is now "confident that Pillars of Eternity will be wrapped up by year’s end."

Obsidian most recently released South Park: The Stick of Truth, which we enjoyed immensely.

Paradox Interactive has roots in PC gaming, and is known especially for publishing more niche titles, with recent titles in its repertoire including War of the Roses and the alpha of Magicka: Wizard Wars.